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Major Upgrade of 'Home Medical'

As part of its commitment to provide efficient access to healthcare services, Zaitaku Medical Co., based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is set to implement a substantial upgrade to its information search platform, 'Home Medical,' on July 3, 2026.

Expanded Search Capabilities

The upcoming upgrade will significantly expand the database by incorporating 209,452 welfare services, thus allowing users to search across approximately 530,000 medical, nursing care, and welfare service options, all from a single platform.

In addition to expanding the content reach, the upgrade will bring about a remarkable enhancement in search speed. Previously, searching for healthcare and nursing service options, which number around 330,000, took roughly 50 seconds to display results. After the upgrade, users will be able to obtain search results for the combined services in about three seconds.

Rationale Behind the Upgrade

'Home Medical' has been serving as a crucial tool for individuals needing access to in-home medical care, visiting nursing services, and other community-based support services. The need for such resources extends beyond just medical and nursing care; for individuals with disabilities and their families, welfare services such as home care support, employment support, and day services play a vital role in their everyday lives.

Feedback from welfare service providers has indicated a strong demand for the inclusion of disability welfare services in the search platform, emphasizing that users want to explore services in a comprehensive manner. This upgrade will bridge the gap between medical, nursing, and welfare services, reflecting the interconnectedness of these resources in users’ lives, despite their administrative separation.

Newly Added Welfare Services

The upgrade will enrich the platform with 29 types of welfare services, totaling 209,452 new entries, including:

• - Home care
• - Intensive home care
• - Escort care
• - Behavioral support
• - Comprehensive support for individuals with severe disabilities
• - Nursing care
• - Life support
• - Short-term admission
• - Facility admission support
• - Group living support
• - Overnight training for independence
• - Skill training (functional training)
• - Skill training (life training)
• - Continued employment support Type A
• - Continued employment support Type B
• - Consultation support planning
• - Community consultation support (community transition)
• - Community consultation support (community settlement)
• - Employment transition support
• - Independent living support
• - Employment retention support
• - Child development support
• - Medical type child development support
• - After-school day services
• - Home visit type child development support
• - Care support for children with disabilities in facilities
• - Medical type facility for children with disabilities
• - Consultation support for children with disabilities.

This extensive addition ensures that users can search for various crucial services, thereby helping them maintain their daily lives within their communities. The search interface will allow users to enter their address and select institutions, allowing for detailed searches across the expanded database of about 530,000 entries.

Future Directions

Looking ahead, 'Home Medical' aims to become a valuable information resource for individuals requiring home medical care, nursing, and welfare services, along with their families, as well as professionals involved in healthcare and welfare support. The company will continue to enhance the platform by expanding information coverage, improving search functionalities, and enriching regional content. This ongoing commitment seeks to alleviate uncertainties such as 'Where should I consult?' and 'Which services should I choose?' by providing comprehensive and easy-to-navigate resources on the website.

Site Information

• - Site Name: Home Medical
• - URL: https://zaita9iryou.com/
• - Operating Company: Zaitaku Medical Co.
• - Representative: Goaki Izutsuka
• - Features: A searchable platform for home medical care, visiting nursing, care services, and welfare services.
• - Upgrade Date: July 3, 2026.